Germinating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a germinator, which comprises a seat body, a germinator body and a germinator, wherein the seat body is a hollow pipe body with openings at two ends; the gland is movably mounted at the upper end of the seat body, and a counterweight cavity is formed in one side of the gland; the base is installed at the lower end of the base body, a plurality of open holes are formed in the base, the open holes form a seed germination channel, and the other side of the gland and the base form a containing space for seeds to be germinated. The sprouting quality of bean sprouts can be improved, and the production efficiency of the bean sprouts is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to sprouting device technical field, especially a sprouting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Sprouts, as a kind of nutrient-rich, popular vegetables, occupy an important position in both domestic kitchen and commercial production. Traditional sprouting method usually includes soaking beans in water and cultivating in dark and humid environment, which is simple and easy to operate, but there are some significant problems in actual operation process.

[0003] Traditional sprouting device cannot effectively control the growth direction of sprouts, which leads to the chaotic growth of root system of sprouts. When sprouts mature, these chaotic roots not only affect the appearance of sprouts, but more importantly, bring great inconvenience to subsequent processing work. Users often need to spend extra time and effort to remove the root of sprouts, which reduces the efficiency, and may cause sprout damage or hygiene problems due to improper manual operation. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a sprouting device, which can improve the sprouting quality of sprouts and improve the production efficiency of sprouts.

[0005] According to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model, a sprouting device comprises:

[0006] The seat body is a hollow pipe body with openings at both ends;

[0007] The gland is movably installed at the upper end of the seat body, and one side of the gland forms a counterweight cavity;

[0008] The base is installed at the lower end of the seat body, and the base is provided with a plurality of openings, the openings form a sprouting channel for seeds, and the other side of the gland and the base form a containing space for seeds to be sprouted.

[0009] The utility model discloses a sprouting device, at least has following beneficial effect: the hollow pipe body design of being provided with the opening at both ends makes air and water can freely circulate, ensures that seed obtains sufficient oxygen and moderate moisture in the germination process, effectively avoids the seed rot problem caused by excessive soaking, the upper end of seat body is movably installed, this design not only facilitates user to place and take out seed, but also is convenient for regularly checking the germination of seed, improves the convenience and flexibility of use, the base is provided with a plurality of openings, these openings form the germination channel of seed, limit the growth direction of bean sprout, ensure good air circulation, help to maintain suitable humidity and temperature conditions, promote seed healthy, fast germination, the gland can play the role of counterweight, help sprout to grow more robust.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the outer wall of the base is provided with a convex ring, the diameter of the convex ring is greater than the maximum diameter of the seat body, and the seat body can be clamped on the base through the convex ring. Not only enhances the structural stability of the whole device, but also effectively prevents accidental separation between the seat body and the base during use, ensures the safety and reliability of the equipment, and simplifies the assembly process between the seat body and the base.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the base is provided with a plurality of water storage tanks on the side close to the containing space, and the water storage tanks are staggered with the openings. A certain amount of water can be stored at the bottom to ensure that the seed can continuously obtain the required humidity during the germination process. The water storage tank does not hinder the air flow path, so as to ensure that there is sufficient oxygen supply around the seed, which is beneficial to the respiration and healthy germination of the seed.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sidewall of the base is provided with a plurality of clamping strips, the clamping strips are arranged along the height direction of the base, and the plurality of clamping strips are circumferentially arranged along the outer sidewall of the base. The existence of the clamping strip simplifies the assembly process of the base and the seat body. The user can easily clamp the seat body on the base and ensure that the two are tightly fitted. Without additional tools, quick and reliable installation can be realized, greatly facilitating the operation experience of the user, especially when frequent disassembly and cleaning are required.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the root of the clamping strip gradually thins towards the end. The gradual change design helps to more evenly distribute the pressure, avoiding the damage risk caused by local stress concentration. The thinner end first contacts and guides the seat body into the correct position, while the thicker root provides the necessary support and fixing force, thereby protecting the equipment structure from damage.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the base is provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes, and the first ventilation holes are in communication with the germination channel. The design of the first ventilation hole ensures that fresh air can directly enter the germination space, providing sufficient oxygen supply for the seeds, which helps to improve the germination speed and quality.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the base is provided with a reinforcing part, and the reinforcing part is arranged on the side of the base away from the containing space. The design of the reinforcing part significantly improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the base, especially when external pressure or impact is applied, which can effectively prevent the base from deforming or being damaged.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the reinforcing part is in the form of a ring, and the reinforcing part is provided with a second ventilation hole in communication with the germination channel. The ring-shaped reinforcing part not only increases the overall rigidity and support of the base, but also uniformly distributes the external applied pressure, effectively preventing the base from deforming or being damaged, and the second ventilation hole can further improve the flow of air.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the side of the gland is provided with a plurality of partition plates, and the partition plates divide the gland into the at least one counterweight cavity and at least one overflow cavity. This design can ensure that the bean sprouts receive uniform and controllable pressure during growth, promoting the bean sprouts to be stronger and healthier.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the overflow cavity is provided with a drain hole in communication with the containing space. Through the drain hole, the moisture content in the germination space can be dynamically adjusted to ensure that the seeds can obtain the most suitable humidity conditions during the entire growth cycle.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be partially given in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0021] Fig. 1 It is a germination device combined state's schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0022] Fig. 2 It is a germination device separation state's schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0023] Fig. 3 It is the schematic diagram of the gland of the utility model embodiment;

[0024] Fig. 4A schematic view of the base of an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Reference signs: seat body 100; gland 110; base 120; opening 130; water storage tank 140; water storage cavity 150; counterweight cavity 160; drain hole 200; clamping strip 210; convex ring 220; first vent hole 230; second vent hole 240; reinforcing portion 250. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only, and are used only for explaining the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0027] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that, in relation to the orientation description, for example, the orientation or position relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0028] In the description of the present application, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is two or more, greater than, less than, more than, etc. are understood as not including the number, above, below, etc. are understood as including the number. If it is described as first, second, it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise expressly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting should be understood broadly, and the skilled person in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical scheme.In the description of the utility model, the description of reference terms '' an embodiment '', '' some embodiments '', '' illustrative embodiment '', '' example '', '' specific example '' or '' some examples '' means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model.In the description of the utility model, the illustrative expression of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0030] With reference to Figs. 1 to 4 A sprouter, comprising:

[0031] The seat body 100 is a hollow pipe body provided with openings at both ends;

[0032] The pressing cover 110 is movably installed at the upper end of the seat body 100;

[0033] The base 120 is installed at the lower end of the seat body 100, and the base 120 is provided with a plurality of openings 130, and the openings 130 form the germination channels of the seeds, and the pressing cover 110 and the base 120 form the accommodation space of the seeds to be germinated.

[0034] The seat body 100 is designed as a hollow pipe body provided with openings at both ends, so that air and water can flow freely, ensuring that the seeds obtain sufficient oxygen and appropriate moisture during the germination process, effectively avoiding the problem of seed rot caused by excessive soaking; The pressing cover 110 is movably installed at the upper end of the seat body 100, which not only facilitates the user to place and take out the seeds, but also facilitates the regular inspection of the germination of the seeds, improving the convenience and flexibility of use; The base 120 is provided with a plurality of openings 130, and these openings 130 form the germination channels of the seeds, limit the growth direction of the bean sprouts, ensure good air circulation, help to maintain suitable humidity and temperature conditions, and promote the healthy and rapid germination of the seeds.

[0035] The outer wall of the base 120 is provided with a convex ring 220, the diameter of the convex ring 220 is greater than the maximum diameter of the seat body 100, and the seat body 100 can be clamped on the base 120 through the convex ring 220. Not only does it enhance the structural stability of the entire device, but it also effectively prevents accidental separation between the seat body 100 and the base 120 during use, ensuring the safety and reliability of the equipment and simplifying the assembly process between the seat body 100 and the base 120.

[0036] The base 120 is provided with a plurality of water storage tanks 140 near the side close to the accommodation space, and the water storage tanks 140 are arranged alternately with the openings 130. It can store a certain amount of water at the bottom, ensure that the seeds can continuously obtain the required humidity during germination, and the water storage tanks 140 will not hinder the air flow path, so as to ensure that there is sufficient oxygen supply around the seeds, which is beneficial to the respiration and healthy germination of the seeds.

[0037] The side wall of the base 120 is provided with a plurality of clamping strips 210, which are arranged along the height direction of the base 120, and a plurality of clamping strips 210 are arranged along the outer side wall of the base 120. The existence of the clamping strip 210 simplifies the assembly process of the base 120 and the seat body 100, and the user can easily clamp the seat body 100 on the base 120 and ensure that the two are tightly fitted, without the need for additional tools to achieve fast and reliable installation, greatly facilitating the user's operation experience, especially when frequent disassembly and cleaning are required. In this embodiment, the number of clamping strips 210 is four, and the four clamping strips 210 are arranged at an interval of 90° along the outer side wall of the base.

[0038] The root of the clamping strip 210 gradually thins towards the end. The gradual change design helps to more evenly distribute the pressure, avoiding the risk of damage caused by local stress concentration. The thinner end first contacts and guides the seat body 100 into the correct position, while the thicker root provides the necessary support and fixing force, thereby protecting the device structure from damage.

[0039] The base 120 is provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes 230, and the first ventilation holes 230 are in communication with the germination channel. The design of the first ventilation hole 230 ensures that fresh air can directly enter the germination space, providing sufficient oxygen supply for the seeds, which helps to improve the germination speed and quality.

[0040] The base 120 is provided with a reinforcing portion 250, and the reinforcing portion 250 is arranged on the side of the base 120 away from the accommodation space. The design of the reinforcing portion 250 significantly improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the base 120, especially when subjected to external pressure or impact, which can effectively prevent the base 120 from deforming or being damaged.

[0041] The reinforcing portion 250 is in the shape of a circular ring, and the reinforcing portion 250 is provided with the second ventilation hole 240, which is in communication with the germination channel. The circular ring-shaped reinforcing portion 250 not only increases the overall rigidity and support of the base 120, but also uniformly distributes the external pressure, effectively preventing the base 120 from deforming or being damaged, and the second ventilation hole 240 can further improve the flow of air. It can be understood that the reinforcing portion 250 can also be square.

[0042] The side of the cover 110 is provided with a plurality of partition plates, which separate the cover 110 into at least one counterweight cavity 160 and at least one overflow cavity 150. The plurality of symmetrically arranged counterweight cavities 160 allow users to place different weights of counterweights according to their needs, thereby exerting appropriate pressure on the sprouts. This design can ensure that the sprouts receive uniform and controllable pressure during growth, promoting the sprouts to be stronger and healthier. It can be understood that the counterweight cavities 160 are usually symmetrically arranged as two, and the counterweight cavities 160 are filled with water, which can play the role of counterweight, thereby providing stable pressure. In this way, not only can a more balanced pressure distribution be achieved, but also water accumulation in a single cavity can be avoided, thereby improving the overall stability of the device.

[0043] The bottom of the overflow cavity is provided with a drain hole 200, which is in communication with the accommodation space. Through the drain hole 200, the moisture content in the germination space can be dynamically adjusted, ensuring that the seeds can obtain the most suitable humidity conditions throughout the growth cycle. It can be understood that by adjusting the size of the drain hole 200, the supply of water or nutrient solution in the accommodation space by the overflow cavity can be controlled.

[0044] In this embodiment, the seat body 100 is a hollow pipe with openings at both ends, allowing air and water to flow freely, ensuring that the seeds get enough oxygen and adequate moisture during germination. The gland 110 is movably installed at the upper end of the seat body 100, facilitating the user to place and take out the seeds, and making it convenient to check the germination of the seeds regularly. The side of the gland 110 away from the containing space is provided with a partition plate, which divides the interior space of the gland 110 into overflow cavity 150 and counterweight cavity 160. Among them, the bottom of the overflow cavity 150 is provided with drainage holes 200, which are communicated with the containing space, used for accurate control of water release. The base 120 is installed at the lower end of the seat body 100, and is provided with a plurality of openings 130, forming the germination channel of the seeds. In addition, the side of the base 120 close to the containing space is provided with a plurality of water storage grooves 140, which are staggered with the openings 130, optimizing the distribution of water and promoting air circulation. The outer wall of the base 120 is provided with a convex ring 220, which has a diameter larger than the maximum diameter of the seat body 100, so that the seat body 100 can be stably clamped on the base 120 through the convex ring 220. The side wall of the base 120 is also provided with a plurality of clamping strips 210, which extend along the height direction of the base 120 and are circumferentially spaced apart, enhancing the structural stability and sealing performance. The base 120 is also provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes 230, which are connected with the germination channel in communication, further optimizing air circulation. The side of the base 120 away from the containing space is provided with a circular annular reinforcing part 250, which increases the overall structural strength. The reinforcing part 250 is provided with a second ventilation hole 240, which is connected with the germination channel in communication, ensuring good air circulation and adjusting humidity and temperature.

[0045] In use, the base 120 is stably placed on the workbench, ensuring that its position is stable, and the seat body 100 is clamped onto the base 120 through the convex ring 220, ensuring that the two are tightly fitted without looseness. According to the needs, appropriate amount of water or nutrient solution is added in the first overflow cavity 150. Different overflow cavities 150 can be used for different growth stages or different types of seed moisture management. The counterweight cavity 160 can also be used as a culture dish when dry seeds are soaked.

[0046] Put the appropriate amount of dry beans into the weight cavity 160, add enough water to cover the beans, soak for 6-12 hours until the beans are fully absorbed and swollen. Pour out the excess water, rinse the beans to remove surface impurities, then connect the seat body 100 and the base 120 together, make sure the convex ring 220 is firmly connected without looseness. After soaking, evenly spread the beans in the accommodating space of the base 120, place the gland 110 on the beans, and make sure that the drain hole 200 of the overflow cavity 150 is correctly aligned with the accommodating space. Add water to these overflow cavities 150 as needed to continuously supply water. Fill the weight cavity 160 with water to serve as a counterweight to ensure that the gland 110 has a certain pressure on the beans to promote the growth of bean sprouts. According to the growth of bean sprouts, adjust the water amount in the weight cavity 160 in time to maintain appropriate pressure of the gland 110. When the bean sprouts grow to the appropriate height, separate the base 120 from the shell, and use the gland 110 to push the bean sprouts a certain distance towards the bottom to expose all the roots, and use a knife to cut off the roots of the bean sprouts at one time.

[0047] The above describes the embodiments of the utility model in detail in combination with the drawings, but the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge range possessed by ordinary skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the utility model.

Claims

1. A germination device, characterized in that, include: The base is a hollow tube with openings at both ends; A pressure cap is movably installed on the upper end of the base, and one side of the pressure cap forms a counterweight cavity; A base is installed at the lower end of the seat body. The base has several openings that form germination channels for the seeds. The other side of the pressure cap and the base form a space to accommodate the seeds to be germinated.

2. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the base is provided with a protruding ring, the diameter of which is larger than the maximum diameter of the base body, and the base body can be snapped onto the base through the protruding ring.

3. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has several water storage tanks on the side near the accommodating space, and the water storage tanks are arranged alternately with the openings.

4. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has multiple locking strips on its side wall, which extend along the height of the base and are spaced apart circumferentially along the outer side wall of the base.

5. A germinating device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base of the clamping strip gradually thins towards the end.

6. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has several first ventilation holes, which are connected to the germination channel.

7. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a reinforcing part, which is located on the side of the base away from the receiving space.

8. A germinating device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reinforcing part is in the shape of a ring, and the reinforcing part is provided with a second ventilation hole, which is connected to the germination channel.

9. A germinating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure cap is provided with multiple partition plates on one side, which divide the pressure cap into at least one counterweight chamber and at least one overflow chamber.

10. A germinating device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the overflow cavity is provided with a drain hole, which is connected to the receiving space.

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